conduct should r u n as golden threads through society, to the end that law may approach its supreme ideal, which is the sway and dominance of justice." (Ibid.) T h e Commission on H u m a n Rights totally detests these i n h u m a n practice of s u m m a r y execution committed against our helpless brothers especially those who belong to Bayan Muna, Anak Pawis, Gabriella and other alUed organizations. I f this arbitrary taking of precious lives would continue without being restrained by the government, worse if the killings were done by the government itself, it will not be long when the democracy fought for by our heroes slip our hands a n d we will be ruled by chaos and anarchy. T h e conduct of an inquiry specifically relating to this issue could not be on a more better time. A stop must be placed on this series summary execution committed by those who think they are above the law. Violations of these k i n d deserves the most severe punishment to serve as deterrent against those who, in the future, may be tempted to take the law into their own hands. W e call on the government, especially the P N P , the D N D and the A F P , to conduct the necessary investigations regarding these killings and to report violations covering the same. Further, we ask that these law enforcers furnish copies of the said investigations to the Commission on H u m a n Rights. Sadly, the reported offenders belong to their ranks. W e remind them, however, that their primary duty under the 1986 Philippine Constitution is the " p r o t e c t i o n o f tlie p e o p l e a n d t h e State" (Section 3, Article I I ) . While the A r m e d Forces may be tempted to feign and simulate the truth or to put the law into their own hands i n order to protect and show loyalty to their ranks, we say again that their paramount duty is to the welfare of the citizens of the State and to the rule of law. Finally, under the same Article I I , specifically under Section 11 of our Constitution, it is stated that, " T h e State v a l u e s t h e dignity o f every h u m a n p e r s o n a n d g u a r a n t e e s full r e s p e c t for h u m a n r i g h t s . " W i t h this in m i n d , no justification will rationalize these indiscriminate killings against members of Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, Gabriella and other allied organizations whose groups are considered legitimate under Phihppine L a w s . July 8,2005. FICACION C. V A L M A Chairperson QUISUMBING /^"'^^ DOMIK Q 3